The University of Kentucky’s (UK) Ag Equine Programs will host an Equine Farm and Facilities Expo Thursday, May 31, 2012, from 4-8 p.m. EDT at Margaux Farm LLC. The farm is located at 596 Moores Mill Road in Midway, Ky. Admission is free and a meal will be provided.

"The expo will allow horse owners and horse farm managers to see a range of equipment and supplies that are currently available for horse farms of all sizes," said Ray Smith, PhD, professor and forage extension specialist for the UK College of Agriculture. "Additionally, UK specialists will provide hands-on instruction techniques about practical aspects of management for equine operations.

"The expo also provides horse owners the chance to attend an informative event on the grounds of a premier horse farm. We are appreciative to Margaux Farm for hosting this event and for opening its gates to the public," Smith said.

"This expo really brings together many facets of the industry, from equipment dealers to nutritionists and university specialists, in one place at one time," said Adam Probst, Woodford County Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources. "You have the ability to learn about pasture management or nutrition, see the equipment, and witness the results from many of the demonstrations on the farm. There are not many other venues around that allow horse owners this opportunity